Whatever we do with ego will be used on behalf of upholding the belief that we’re separate from Source. Whatever we do with Spirit will be used on behalf of our awakening. The thing is, if we’re not consciously aware of Spirit while we’re acting, who are we automatically acting with? Ego! I heard Nouk Sanchez express this idea once and it about knocked my socks off, because I realized how often ego sneaks in there. Since then, I’ve been wholly committed to bringing Spirit into EVERYTHING I do, including eating.

Just like the body, food is neutral. However, we put our beliefs onto food and collectively agree that certain foods are “good” and others are “bad.” Yet if we consciously eat with Spirit, we can trust that we will learn “there is nothing in the world that has the power to make you ill or sad, or weak or frail” (including food!) for “nothing external to your mind can hurt or injure you in any way” (from ACIM Lesson 190). Not even food can hurt when we repurpose it by eating with awareness of Spirit.

In this vlog, I share a story about presence. Just as you feel good when someone pays attention to you, it feels REALLY good when we stay present to Spirit in everything we do, including eating.

Have you given this practice of eating with Spirit a try? Let me know your thoughts after watching this video by leaving a comment below. 🙂